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Gift From Syracuse Parents Debbie and Ajay Nagpal to Create New Faculty Fellowship
Ajay and Debbie Nagpal recently pledged a major donation to create the Nagpal Family Faculty Fellowship, which will support a faculty fellow in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. The Nagpals’ gift is part of the Forever Orange Faculty…
A $2.5M Challenge to Build Futures for People With Disabilities
How do you inspire people to open their hearts and provide the support to raise the hefty sum of $2.5 million? Just ask retired U.S. Navy Capt. Robert “Rob” P. Taishoff ’86 who sees opportunities where others see obstacles, and…
How the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Helps Veteran and Military-Connected Students Pursue Their Higher Ed Goals (Podcast)
Syracuse University has a long, proud history of serving our veterans and military-connected students that dates back to World War I and the post-World War II era when thousands of veterans embarked on their journey to a college degree through…
What Happens to the Pending Criminal and Civil Cases Against Trump Following His Election?
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, he continues to face a barrage of legal actions against him. Syracuse University law professor Gregory Germain has been following the criminal and civil cases. In this article,…
Annual Whitman Salzberg Awards Recognize Leaders in Supply Chain, Highlight Companies’ Expertise in Research and Best Practices
The Whitman School of Management held the 75th Annual Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program on Oct. 3, enhancing student learning by bringing in high level executives in the transportation and supply chain fields for companies that are moving the…
P’Nut the Squirrel: Expert Insight on Pets, Politics, and Culture
The capture and euthanization of P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon has sparked significant political debate ahead of Election Day. If you need an expert to discuss the cultural and political power of pets, please consider Robert Wilson, associate…
Diving Into an Immersive Experience With Gravitational Waves
Science festivals offer a platform for researchers to demystify complex scientific phenomena and help the public better understand the relevance and importance of their work. By making science accessible to broader audiences, it can also inspire future scientists to pursue…
‘It’s a Hard Call’: Professor Sabrina Butler Discusses Process Addictions, Smartphones and School Bans
Across the United States, school administrators, parents, and students—as well as public health officials, attorneys, and teachers unions—are debating whether or not to limit or even ban the use of smartphones and similar devices in schools “from the first to…
University Celebrates First-Generation Week Nov. 4-8
National First-Generation College Celebration Week is Nov. 4-8, and provides an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students whose parents have not attended a higher education institution. Around 20% of Syracuse University students identify as first-generation. The campus community is invited to…
Research Distinction Awards Presented at BioInspired Symposium
The BioInspired Institute’s third annual research symposium was held Oct. 24-25, bringing together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty from Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, along with other regional…